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...pitchers, especially the ones who may be new to pitching or new to the varsity level."Most of the time, it's the youngerpitchers," he said of those who he typically has to tell to hurry. "They're out there. They're a little confused...

...a spot on the team.Eric Young Jr. is expected to open the season in center.The Braves also optioned a pair of youngpitchers, left-hander Manny Banuelos and right-hander Williams Perez.Atlanta now has 40 players in its major league...

...assistant general manager John Coppolella said the Braves had their eyes on Cahill all spring."We thought he was a youngpitcher with good stuff," Coppolella said. "We saw him four different times this spring and liked what we saw."Cahill...

...Ervin Santana (14-9) were hastily signed to bolster a rotation that also includes Julio Teheran and Alex Wood, youngpitchers who both have ERAs below 3.00. Craig Kimbrel remains one of the game's most fearsome closers with 44 saves and...

...Black is being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill Valverde's spot."Our bullpen will get better when our youngpitchers emerge at the major league level," Alderson said. "Not only will we have better arms, but we'll have more flexibility...

...the teams said, citing the Elias Sports Bureau ... Fernandez, at 21 years, 265 days old, became the fourth-youngestpitcher with at least 14 strikeouts and no walks in a game. The others were Cincinnati's Gary Nolan in 1967, Dwight Gooden...

...distinction of posting the third-lowest ERA in the month of August of any rookie since 1955. Even more heady stuff for a youngpitcher who seems built to manage whatever comes his way. Except that he has never experienced any bad news.Loran Smith...

...in attendance. They were there for a midwinter pitching camp, and Maddux smiled when asked if he had to tell the youngpitchers that he was still approachable.Maddux, who has been with the Rangers for two years, will be at spring training...

...general manager, Cox oversaw a dismal era in the late 1980s - including a 106-loss season - but began hoarding youngpitchers. Most notably, he dealt veteran Doyle Alexander to the Detroit Tigers for a minor leaguer named John Smoltz.Cox...

...there are plenty of reasons for the Braves to be hopeful.First baseman Freddie Freeman had an MVP-type season. Youngpitchers Kris Medlen, Mike Minor and Julio Teheran took the lead in the starting rotation, especially after Tim Hudson went...